Decatur, Georgia vs. New Bedford, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Bedford, Massachusetts is 0.7% more expensive than Decatur, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $50,344 in New Bedford, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Decatur, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Bedford, Massachusetts is more expensive than Decatur, Georgia
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
35% more expensive in New Bedford
than in Decatur, Georgia
Decatur, GA vs. New Bedford, MA
Compared to Decatur, New Bedford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.7% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.0% higher
  Commute
  24.9% lower
  Health
  9.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher